Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School vs Countesthorpe Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School
Leicester · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
329 students
Countesthorpe Academy
Countesthorpe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,149 students
| Measure | Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School Leicester, East Midlands | Countesthorpe Academy Countesthorpe, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1089 of 1,516 | #199 of 329 |
| National rank | #11788 of 15,697 | #2607 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 329 | 1,149 |
| Pupils on roll | 329 | 1,149 |
| Free school meals | 11.9% | 24.5% |
| Capacity filled | 78.3% | 64% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.1 |
| town | Leicester | Countesthorpe |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.thistlymeadow.net/ | www.clcc.college |
The verdict
- •Countesthorpe Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (36.9 vs 32.2).
- •Countesthorpe Academy is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 329.
- •Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School is a local authority school while Countesthorpe Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School better than Countesthorpe Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Countesthorpe Academy ranks higher (36.9 vs 32.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School and Countesthorpe Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Countesthorpe in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School: 329. Countesthorpe Academy: 1,149. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School and Countesthorpe Academy rank in East Midlands?
Blaby Thistly Meadow Primary School is 1089th of 1,516 and Countesthorpe Academy is 199th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).